ABSTRACT
Excellence in health and safety management is an essential attribute of successful modern-day construction organisations. Poor health and safety management can impact upon a construction organisation’s reputation, the timely progress of its projects, the morale and commitment of its workforce and the size and future surety of its order book. This chapter serves to inform of occupational health and safety manage-
ment systems and outlines the essential components of such systems for organisations. Advocated benefits and problems associated with occupational health and safety management systems are indicated and differing standards and guidance documents are introduced. The application of a systematic health and safety management approach to construction projects through compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 is highlighted. Examples of useful documentation for contributing to the systematic management of health and safety on construction projects are provided at the end of the chapter.
